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Bio:
Short-lived Cork band whose career spanned just 8 months in the mid-80s. Their
sound incorporated a welter of influences from jazz to avant rock and reputedly
owed as much to King Crimson or Bowie as the New Wave rock of the day. They
were certainly perceived as one of the more adventurous and musical outfits of
the period.
They began as a trio of Tony O'Sullivan (vocals), guitarist Giordai O'Laoghaire
(ex Nun Attax, Microdisney) and
Martin Vallely (ex Boat People) on bass, before
adding drummer Con O'Donovan (ex Belson / Belsonic Sound),
who was later replaced by Arty Lorrigan. The first
demo was recorded at Sulan Studios in
Ballyvourney. This was followed by a Battle Of The Bands appearance at Sir
Henrys in Cork which left the audience more than a little bemused. A second demo
was recorded for RTE's Anything Goes ("In A Nutshell") and the band appeared on
Megamix performing "The Holy Holy Show". They also recorded a Fanning session
for RTE Radio with new drummer Arty Lorrigan. This was their last recording. The
simpler, more melodic new material they were writing at the time of the split
was never recorded.
Martin Vallely was later in No Sangoma.
Con O'Donovan currently plays with The Taxmen (see links below).
If anyone has copies of any of the recordings (seven studio tracks in all) or
TV either appearance, please get in touch.
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